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The deteriorating state of roads in many developing countries is causing concern and has been the subject of a major policy study by the World Bank. This paper, a part of that study, contains a discussion of some of the intrinsic problems that undermine the efficacy and efficiency of public road authorities, particularly those in developing countries. A number of reforms are recommended in order to create stronger incentives for efficiency, including separation of the planning and control (client) functions from the works execution (contractor) functions; greater reliance on competitive tendering of routine as well as periodic maintenance; reorganization of equipment ownership and management; and changes in the role, sources, and contractual modes for foreign technical assistance.

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Administration; Contracting; Developing countries; Equipment; Grant aid; Highway maintenance; Maintenance management; Management

Equipment management

Administration and Management; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; I10: Economics and Administration; I60: Maintenance

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